wirework class
Copper Wire Herringbone Earrings
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 01/27/2019 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using the herringbone weave students will make three different sized components and assemble them into layered drop earrings.
Delicate Dangle Earrings
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 01/26/2019 from 10am to 1pm
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Ability to make a wrapped loop--see Make 3 Pairs of Earrings on Jan. 19.
Use your wrapped loop skills to create graduated delicate dangles that are strung between seed beads on a wire loop to create a beautiful pair of earrings. Add a Swarovski crystal on the top and you are ready to wear.
Gylrs Night Out: Sterling Earring with Pearl Dangle
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 09/21/2018 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Kaami William
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
In this class, your ear wire is the core of the design. Practice your shape with copper. Create your final piece in sterling and dangle a pearl from the end. Simple, clean, elegant, easy.
Catch of the Day–Twined Fish Pendant
$128.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 08/26/2018 from noon to 4PM
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Marilyn Moore
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using multiple strands of super thin wire, twine around armatures to create your “catch of the day”, a fish pendant. This twining technique can be adapted to many shapes. Learn to add wire and to color grade the wire for an ombre effect.
Gyrls Night Out: Snake Weave Bracelet
$68.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 07/20/2018 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zannetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Students will use three base wires and one weaving wire to create the snake weave pattern. Embellish with Swarovski crystals into the pattern. They will finish off the ends will loops and make their own S hook clasp.
New Class! Wire Woven Bracelet
$88.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 06/02/2018 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: wirework experience--see Wire Heart Pendant on May 26.
Learn to weave wire around multiple larger base wire to create a wide cuff. Tips and tricks for controlling long lengths of wire will be shared. Make your cuff to size.
New Class! Mini Posey Basket
$138.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 05/27/2018 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Marilyn Moore
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This sweet little basket is perfect for you to imagine gathering the first flowers of spring. Explore twining with fine wire, blending color then making a handle to turn this into the basket for your dreams of spring.
New Class! Baroque Cascade Earrings
$98.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 02/10/2018 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This class will hone your wrapped loop skills. Use a spectrum of colors to connect Swarovski crystals to chain to create a set of cascading earrings. Emphasis will be placed on good wire work skills. One earring will be made in class. Kit materials will allow you to make the second on your own. These earrings retail for $150.
Pre-requisite: making a wrapped loop.
See Intro to Wirework classes on Jan. 15 & Feb. 3.
Make 3 Pairs of Earrings: Intro to Wirework
$60.00 Add to cartDate and Time: 06/15/2019 from 10:00AM to noon
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn how to use jewelry making tools to make a wrapped loop. This skill allows you to make dangles for earrings or pendants that are beautiful and secure. A second skill taught is making a closed wrapped loop inside of a closed loop, allowing you to attach dangles to a closed loop such as a chain. You will make earrings from glass, stone, pearls, and Swarovski crystals.
NOTE: This class serves as a prerequisite for Dragonfly Earrings on July 13.
Make Your Own Ear Wires–this class is full, please call to get on the waiting list.
Read MoreDate and Time: 03/16/2019 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: Any wire work experience.
Use commons household objects to make templates for three different styles of ear wires in copper. Then chose one to make one again with Argentium sterling wire. You’ll be able to custom make ear wires to match the materials used in your other handmade jewelry.
Registration is $68 and includes all materials and instruction. Please call to get on the waiting list and we may schedule an additional class soon.